Manos House
School Notes Overview:
The Manos House Private Academic School is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students attend classes daily throughout the entire year. All teachers are state certified in their subject area, and class sizes are small so individualized attention can be provided to students which includes individual tutoring and remedial reading. Emphasis is placed on teaching basic skills. Another goal is to teach residents how to become good students. By learning effective study habits, by taking responsibility for their schoolwork and by being respectful to the teacher and fellow students, residents have a greater opportunity to succeed when they return to their own school. All students can earn enough high school credits to allow them to return to their appropriate grade level when they complete treatment. Advanced students may be able to gain enough credits to earn a high school diploma through the Manos Private Academic School....
School Overview:
Manos House |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Lancaster County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 37 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 35% | 25% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 8 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 230 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 4 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The Manos House Private Academic School is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students attend classes daily throughout the entire year. All teachers are state certified in their subject area, and class sizes are small so individualized attention can be provided to students which includes individual tutoring and remedial reading. Emphasis is placed on teaching basic skills. Another goal is to teach residents how to become good students. By learning effective study habits, by taking responsibility for their schoolwork and by being respectful to the teacher and fellow students, residents have a greater opportunity to succeed when they return to their own school. All students can earn enough high school credits to allow them to return to their appropriate grade level when they complete treatment. Advanced students may be able to gain enough credits to earn a high school diploma through the Manos Private Academic School.
- Profile last updated: 03/03/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (17603) | School Zip (17603) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 57,611 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 27% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $38,086 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 55 years old | 51 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 60% / 40% | 68% / 32% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Lancaster Catholic High School - 800 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Lancaster Mennonite School -- Lancaster Campus - 726 students - 4.3 mi. away - view location
- Linden Hall - 175 students - 8.3 mi. away - view location
- Leacock Vocational School - 11 students - 9.3 mi. away - view location
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